Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) is gaining steam. With a new fighting game getting off to a good start, now is the perfect time for Maximilian to continue his story mode with the game. Here are parts four and five.

Here's the third part to Maximilian's online adventures with Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC). He's been using MvC Origins to provide live commentary of his matches. Whether or not he'll dive into Marvel Super Heroes next week remains to be seen.

If the answer is yes, then AutoMattock has an alternative for you. He is now (Sept. 30) streaming Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). While the game may not have the hottest hype train, AutoMattck has stuck with it.

GameStop continues to dish out pre-order deals. You can get the Red Son pack if you pre-order Injustice: Gods Among Us at GameStop. This includes skins for Superman, Wonder Woman, and Solomon Grundy. You'll also receive 20 additional mission. Source: Trendy Gamers.

Desk has posted a combo video preview and retrospective of his past Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) work. The full video will be available in November. His past work includes Makoto, Juri, Ryu, Akuma, Rose, Sakura, and Abel.

It's been a while since we heard of plans for a Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition patch.

Back in June, Dave Lang of Iron Galaxy revealed there were plans for a new patch for 3rd Strike. Since that time, we hadn't heard of anything significant. That ends now as Lang went back to the Iron Galaxy blog with new patch notes.

There's still no news on when the patch will be completed. See the patch notes below.

Friday, September 28, 2012

There's something to be said about Street Fighter villains posing. While Cammy and Sagat have now used their abilities to fight evil, they were once part of the Shadaloo lead by M. Bison. This fan art by TixieLix also displays Balrog and Vega.

Once a fight fan, always a fight fan. Maximilian has uploaded the third part to his adventure with the Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) story mode. Max once again runs through the campaign and gives his thoughts as events occur. If you missed parts one and two, click here and here.

8 Way Run is streaming (Sept. 28) My Little Pony: Fighting is Magic. The event the game is being played in is Canterlot Gardens in Strongsville, Ohio. The location is less than an hour away from Season's Beatings: Ascension.

Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) is coming to the PS Vita on Oct. 23 and the official box art has been revealed. The cover showcases Street Fighter's Ryu, Blanka, Sakura, and Guy. From the Tekken side there's Kazuya, Christie, Bryan, and Jack-X.

UMvC3, Persona 4 Arena (P4A), and SoulCalibur V (SCV) will be played today. Various streamers will stream the major tournaments. FightVG.com will add more streams of Season's Beatings in the tabs on the homepage.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Hold Back To Block recently took a trip to Red Bank, New Jersey for their "Quarter on a Ledge" series. They visited Yestercades and interviewed the Arcade's owner Ken Kalada. The video also showcases the shop's various pinball machines, cabinets, and current generation console setups.

The 46th Big Two event was held at Next Level in Brooklyn, NY last night (Sept. 26). Bifuteki was on streaming duties as Sp00ky went to Cleveland, Ohio for Season's Beatings: Ascension, which begins tomorrow.

Many top players attended the Big Two to get some last minute competition before Ascension. See who reigned supreme (via SRK), after the jump.

Lots of Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) news today. Maximilian recently picked up the Tecmo Koei and Team Ninja fighter. Rather than plunge into the game's online modes, Max has decided to take a look at the story mode.

Peaceful Jay has added another fighting game to his library. The popular streamer is airing Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) live now (Sept. 27). If you have the Xbox 360 version of the game and an active Live account, you can look for PJS Live Stream and test your luck on the stream.
Don't miss the live action, watch it below.

"We were getting feedback from the overseas offices to tone down the
sexuality -- to tone down the sexiness of the game, and of the
characters. We actually got a lot of feedback from people who were playing it,
saying, 'We want bigger breasts. Make the characters more like that.'
That was kind of surprising."

Give them boobs or give them death! Remember when Team Ninja wanted to tone down Dead or Alive 5's (DoA 5) sex appeal? Remember when they didn't? We now know why that's the case and fans have themselves to thank says the game's director Yohei Shimbori. He explained to Gamasutra (via EventHubs) that fans wanted bigger breasts.

Fighting games are forever plagued by infinites. If you thought Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) was safe from endless combos, think again. Anthony Gamer decided to head to the lab after he was caught in an infinite online from a Mila player. Here he demonstrates how it works.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Maximilian wasted little time getting into the online modes of Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC) Origins. In fact, the popular uploader dove head first into ranked matches with competitors such as DarkSydePhil (DSP).

Bifuteki is now (Sept. 26) streaming the Big Two live from Next Level in Brooklyn, NY. Sp00ky is getting prepared for Season's Beatings: Ascension this weekend and left the venue early. You can still expect some Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) action. The rest of the lineup is up in the air.

The stream was delayed due to 3G service. As of this writing, the stream is still experiencing issues. It's possible that the event will go on but be unaired if connection errors persist.

Dragon Crests has posted a new Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2) video that is sure to turn some heads. The clip showcases Kazuya with missing limbs. This glitch is the result of messing around with the customization options.

Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC) Origins is out now on the Xbox Live Marketplace and the PSN Store. Arturo "TS Sabin" Sanchez has wasted little time in making a purchase. He is now (Sept. 26) streaming the re-release.

Maximilian knows the online aspects of fighting games. This is why he's probably qualified to give his impressions of Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC) Origins' online modes. Watch him give his take on the game's online world.

If you haven't purchased Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC) Origins yet, you may not have to.

Capcom's Brelston has let fans know MvC Origins will be streamed tonight (Sept. 26) at 7 p.m. ET. Capcom-Unity will be giving away free download codes throughout the session. FightVG.com has posted the live stream below and the chat so you can have a chance of winning.

If you need your Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) tag team fix, look no further than Skynet516. We posted the uploader's Rain and Sindel team combos earlier this year, now it's Kabal's turn to tag with the purple ninja.

Today (Sept. 26) Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced the Collector's Edition of Injustice: Gods Among Us. This limited edition will be available for Xbox 360 and PS3. The announcement did not mention the Wii U version receiving a Collector's Edition.

Injustice is set for an April 2013 release. An exact day has not been determined. The Collector's Edition includes exclusive character skins, a statue, a digital download of Justice League: Doom, and more.

You can read the press release and see the European version (via TRMK) below.

Now it's Microsoft's turn. Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC) Origins is now (Sept. 26) available on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The digital re-release includes MvC and Marvel Super Heroes for 1200 Microsoft Points.

What a milestone Maximilian has reached. We always say how consistent the popular uploader is, and reaching his 1,000th video only backs up that statement. Here Max runs through his history on YouTube mostly providing tips on fighting games such as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3).

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

If you're the type who likes to spoil storylines then this is the video for you. RajmanGamingHD has posted all Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) cutscenes. If you do not wish to know everyone's journey, turn back now. NOTE: It's possible that Tecmo Koei will have this video removed.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2) was released for Xbox 360 and PS3 on Sept. 11. The Wii U version will be available on the console's launch date (Nov. 18). While the game has gained positive feedback from critics and fans, there are still some holes to cover.

Besides the Ancient Ogre infinite, there are more issues at hand. Gamers are struggling to get in ranked matches. For some the game will struggle to find a match even though the online community is substantial. Another problem has to do with the game's difficulty offline.

TTT2's producer Harada addressed these topics on his Twitter account and assured fans that these would be fixed when the patch is released on Oct. 9.

Perhaps the most consistent and persistent Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (MvC2) uploader BrettH123 continues to shine. Despite the fact that MvC2 is over 12 years old, he always finds a way to keep it fresh and relevant. His "Mega Man Buster Glitch" adds legitimacy to those bold claims.

"I chose to be more creative (and) innovative, and so I experimentedby seeing how the game slows down when combining this glitch withcertain THCs. I show charged buster traps where multiple bustershots (and) assist calls surround the character and do 100% chip damage. Ialso explored the off-screen glitch whereby Mega Man disappears fromthearena, yet his sound effects can still be heard and flying screen modeis permanently installed. Another area I explored is using the glitchto do incredible dead body combos."

Touch Arcade have been known for giving mobile gamers the lowdown on the latest games for iOS devices. This time they tackle Capcom's Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) Mobile. The game is available on Apple's App Store.

Tecmo Koei and Team Ninja's Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5) is now (Sept. 25) available in North America. The game garnered some mixed review thus far, IGN gave the new fighter an 8.8 while Gamespot felt 7.5 was the right score. Game Informer went with a significantly lower 6.0 score.

DoA 5 producer Yosuke Hayashi has made it clear pre-release that his goal was to make the game more about the fighting and less about sex appeal. Adding swimsuits didn't exactly help the quest, but I don't think anyone is complaining.

The publishers behind DoA 5 didn't win many fans over with their Online Pass, but with goodies like this who can stay mad at them? Throw in a Collector's Edition of this game and you've got the biggest DoA release to date. Watch BloodBurger unbox the set, after the jump.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Free can be a hurtful word in the fighting game community (FGC). Luckily Best Buy's use of the word is positive as the retailer is offering the Dead or Alive 5 strategy free of charge when you purchase the game. Attack Button brought word of the deal.

Today (Sept. 24) PandaxGaming revealed on their Twitch account an Ultimate Fight Night event for next Monday (Oct. 1) at 9 p.m. ET. Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) will be the game played as always. Aquasilk will use Zangief to take on Native Impact's T. Hawk in the main event.

The co-main event will see Mighty Kurokiba who will play as Dee Jay battle Lumina1re's slick Guy. The "Grudge Match" of the night will be Kstoute's Sagat looking to put away DMG Jason24cf's Fei Long. With three big attractions, this UFN event may steal the spotlight.

As expected, the tournament was filled with talented players and nail-biting matches. Round three would determine who moves on to the finals of the King of GGPO. Since the season has wrapped up, the summer series has ended.

For the top eight results, click here. Watch the full round three tournament action (via TS Sabin), after the jump.

Dipping your toes in the Mortal Kombat 9 (MK9) waters can be a daunting task as is the case with many fighting games. Some find themselves spending hours of practice but can't find that one character who suits them. Maybe that character will be Stryker after watching parts one and two of WonderedFuture's "Ultimate Stryker Reference Guide."

Arc System Works' Takeshi Yamanaka took to Twitter (via SRK) to reveal Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus will be hitting PSN and Xbox Live on Oct. 24 in Japan. The announcement was also made at the Tokyo Game Show.

The North American and European release dates have not been revealed. There has also been no word on when the Plus R revision will be available on the console ports as well. For more on Plus R, click here and here.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Who says you can't be competitive on a phone, tablet, or music player? Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) Mobile is available now for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Raging Gulaman has posted his first ranked match.

IPLAYWINNER (IPW) is streaming Real Honest Sundays from SouthTown Arcade in San Francisco, CA. As of this writing, losers finals of King of Fighters XIII (KoF XIII) is on display. You can expect more 2D fighters to be showcased as well.

"Eat this!" Nova has been the highlight of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) combo videos ever since the team aerial combo (TAC) infinites were discovered. Now TheCompetitiveDojo has uploaded his second Nova TAC video.

PC gaming can leave the gamer open to a variety of options. One of those options are mods. Because of a strong community we have mods on Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Here's a video featuring Goku, Kratos, Scorpion, Morrigan, and many more (via RajmanGamingHD).

Arturo "TS Sabin" Sanchez hosted the second round of the Super Street
Fighter II Turbo action on Friday (Sept. 21). The popular Street Fighter competitor also provided live commentary as he has throughout the series.

Sanchez updated the brackets as the final round was played. See who reigned supreme, after the jump.

NetherRealm hasn't exactly struck gold with the Japanese fighting game community. They hope to change that with Injustice: Gods Among Us. Rather than take my word for it, watch NetherRealm's Adam Urbano explain to Gamespot at the 2012 Tokyo Game Show (TGS).

Friday, September 21, 2012

With Marvel vs. Capcom (MvC) Origins coming out on Tuesday (Sept. 25) on PSN and Wednesday on the Xbox Live Marketplace, we thought it'd be the perfect time to post the intros of Marvel Super Heroes and MvC. Don't worry fans, your flight to nostalgia city will land in a few days.

GamesRadar was at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2012 and visited the Capcom booth. The crew grabbed a PS Vita and played a demo of Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). See how smooth the tag team crossover runs on Sony's current generation handheld.

Gamespot caught up with Katsuhiro Harada at the 2012 Tokyo Game Show to discuss Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2) for the Wii U. Harada dives into the features exclusive to the Wii U version such as Mushroom Mode. He also makes it clear free DLC will be coming to this version.

8 Way Run's 24/7 Twitch account is now (Sept. 21) streaming SoulCalibur V (SCV). Outside of MLG tournaments, SCV doesn't seem to be lighting up the fighting game community (FGC) as much as other titles. No worries here however, as the game still has a respectable following.

Last night (Sept. 20) FightVG.com's dedicated fan Fappster streamed Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT). Rather than take to an Endless Battle or Scramble Mode lobby, he decided to stream the Elite Replay Channel. A match with known player Ryan Hunter made it to the Elite Channel stream.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) doesn't have the best reputation in the fighting game community (FGC) but that doesn't mean there's no interest in the game competitively. Our dedicated fan Fappster is streaming the game's Elite Replay right now (Sept. 20).

Calling all Phoenix Wright players ... Maximilian needs you. Another Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) community call has been sent by Max. Last month he asked gamers to break out their best Strider combos.

Back in June, Nintendo revealed Namco Bandai will develop the next Smash Bros. game set for a Wii U and 3DS release. Project Sora still has a role in the game's progress during development. Despite this, fans had mixed reactions.

Those in favor of the change felt Namco Bandai would add legitimacy to the game as a competitive fighter. Those opposed to it felt the change was unwarranted and the Smash community is fine as it is.

Talk about the double edged sword.

What does this mean for the man who started it all? Masahiro Sakurai is still the lead man says Katsuhiro Harada, but he won't have the Tekken team with him. Harada and Namco Bandai explain to Kotaku:

CapcomEuro has uploaded the Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) Mobile trailer. The game is available now for iOS devices. If you want to dive into SFxT Mobile, it'll cost you $2.99 as long as the iPhone 5 special lasts. Once the deal ends, the game will cost $4.99. You can make the purchase here.

If you haven't heard of the Big Two, I'd like to see the rock you're living under.

It's Wednesday (Sept. 19) and that means the weekly fighting game tournament at Next Level in Brooklyn, NY is here. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET, but Sp00ky is already showing casuals. You can expect the tournament to go start well after eight so grab some grub because it's going to be a long night.

Sp00ky has noted the stream is in 4g and can go down at any time. Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v. 2012), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3), Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2) and Persona 4 Arena (P4A) will be played. The games that will air depend on the number of entrants.

It's a glorious day for Street Fighter. The 25th Anniversary Set for Street Fighter is available now for Xbox 360 and PS3. The collection costs $149.99. To see what the set includes, click here. Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) Mobile is also available for iOS devices for $4.99 but the game is on sale for $2.99 as part of the iPhone 5 release special. You can make a purchase here.

Famitsu is reporting Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2) DLC will start rolling out on Oct. 9. No word on what content will be released on day one. A schedule for other free content has also yet to be revealed.

For years fans have been asking for a re-release of Capcom vs. SNK 2 (CvS2). Even if Capcom wanted to do such a thing, licensing issues have held them back. That no longer appears to be the case in Japan.PSN Stores reveals CvS2 is now available on the Japanese PSN Store for 1,200 Yen ($15). The digital re-release is being dubbed a PS2 classic.

It's a positive step forward for the crossover that took the fighting game world by storm.

Tecmo Koei has released the launch trailer for Dead or Alive 5 (DoA 5). The game will hit stores in North America on Sept. 25. Like the previous entry in the series, DoA 5 is rated M for mature as partial nudity still plays a role in the game's marketing.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

With the decent amount of daily players, it can be hard to track down good replays in AE v.2012. Luckily, one of FightVG.com's dedicated fans Fappster is streaming (Sept. 18) new replays as they are uploaded.

Hope you know the Japanese language. Tokido has posted his analysis of Daigo Umehara and his Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition v.2012 (AE v.2012) play with Ryu in the month of August. We'll update you if there's a translation.

It's the one fighting game that to many critics and fans is one of the
best to ever hit the market. Despite being released in 2009, Street
Fighter IV has seen different versions and changes significant enough to
stay relevant.

Twenty-five years. In 1987 the first Street Fighter game hit Arcades. Now in 2012, Capcom celebrates the legacy of Street Fighter with the 25th Anniversary Set. Watch Capcom-Unity unbox the collection.

KaraStorm is now (Sept. 18) streaming Namco Bandai's latest fighter Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2). The game was released on Sept. 11 and the fighting game community (FGC) has been testing the waters to see if the game has the "it factor."

We're getting closer to the release of Street Fighter x Tekken (SFxT) Mobile. The mobile game industry has skyrocketed and Capcom is looking to take advantage by putting their latest crossover fighter on iOS devices. SlideToPlay has provided new gameplay footage.